Bulto of San Ysidro
c. 1936
Meet San Ysidro, the patron saint of farmers, depicted here in a charmingly stylized form that echoes traditional New Mexican bultos—hand-carved wooden saint statues. The tall, bearded figure sports a wide-brimmed hat and a vibrant blue and red outfit, standing protectively over two little oxen at his feet on a wooden platform. Created around 1936 by E. Boyd, a key figure in documenting New Mexico's folk art, this piece captures the rustic aesthetic of the region. The elongated proportions and bold, flat colors give it a playful, almost toy-like quality, bridging the gap between sacred icon and folk decoration.
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